I’m proud that I will be the Green Party’s candidate in my home town, Dover.

Full statement

I’m happy to live, work and bring up my family in Dover, which has so much to offer in terms of its history, beautiful natural environment and vibrant community spirit. Having moved to Dover 20 years ago, I have developed a deep fondness for the town and have worked hard to contribute to our community. In 2015 I worked with a team of committed volunteers to set up the group ‘Transition Dover’, part of the Transition Town network. We bring people together on grassroots projects including creating more green spaces for wildlife and running Dover Repair Café for 6 years now.

So many people are struggling and it isn’t right. Green councillors are pushing hard for a fairer Kent. As a parent and an experienced teacher, I want to ensure our children can grow up in an environment that is safe and healthy. A town that offers them opportunities for secure housing and employment. They deserve education that prepares them for a changing future and our schools require adequate funding and support to make this happen.

We need clean, cheap public transport, well-maintained roads and safe cycle-paths and pavements for pushchairs, people and walking frames. We need clean, green energy that cuts energy bills and gives our country energy security.

Kent is crying out for real change, for kindness, for investment in jobs in a well-being economy. I would speak up for Dover and make sure our corner of Kent cannot be ignored.